Madhava of Sangamagrama's Contributions to Trigonometry
Description: **Madhava of Sangamagrama's Contributions to Trigonometry Quiz** This quiz evaluates your understanding of Madhava of Sangamagrama's significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Who is credited with discovering the infinite series expansion for the sine function?
What is the name of the series expansion discovered by Madhava for the sine function?
What is the general formula for the Madhava Series expansion of the sine function?
What is the significance of the Madhava Series expansion in trigonometry?
Madhava's contributions to trigonometry also include the discovery of which important trigonometric identity?
What is the general formula for the Half-Angle Formula for sine?
What is the general formula for the Half-Angle Formula for cosine?
Madhava's work on trigonometry was influential in the development of which later mathematical field?
Which Indian mathematician is considered to be the founder of the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics?
What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Madhava of Sangamagrama?
Madhava's contributions to trigonometry were primarily based on which mathematical approach?
Madhava's work on trigonometry influenced the mathematical developments in which region?
Which trigonometric function did Madhava use as the basis for his infinite series expansion?
What is the significance of Madhava's contributions to trigonometry in the context of modern mathematics?